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English 900: Dissertation Research–The Nature of the Literature Review

A Guide to Writing the Dissertation by Gian Pagnucci

  • This guide offers basic advice for writing a traditional dissertation

Findings from Analysis of Literature Reviews

  • Talk about some of the dissertations you analyzed
  • What are some of the basic structures you saw?
  • What did you find that was unusual?

Assignments

  • ROUGH Abstract: DUE Sep. 20 by email
    • 1-2 page description of your dissertation idea (or ideas) at this moment in time
    • Submit on email to Dr. Pagnucci to be shared
    • Subject: ENGL 900 Rough Abstract
  • ROUGH Lit. Review Start: Due Oct. 2 by email
    • Write a 3-5 page start to your literature review
    • Discuss how your literature review will be structured
    • Provide a map of the chapter
    • Analyze one or two sources related to your topic as part of this writing
    • Look for things you can reference for your own study
    • Submit on email to Dr. Pagnucci to be shared
    • Subject: ENGL 900 Rough Lit. Review Start